Hawaii House Bill 1216: Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Regarding State Justices And Judges.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Proposes to amend the state constitution to:(1) require the election of state justices and judges, as provided by law; authorize the governor and chief justice to make interim appointments for vacancies in the offices of the chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, and circuit courts, or district courts, respectively; and (3) repeal provisions pertaining to the judicial selection commission.

Latest action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (2025-12-08)

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